Although there are many different species of irises, the bearded iris is one of the most popular perennial flowers. Not only a popular garden plant, but also often seen in artwork and logos. There are hundreds of varieties of bearded irises available on the market today, including a range of […]
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Over the past few weeks we have been covering some tips and tricks to catch some of the more popular fish species across Sunset Country, including lake trout, crappie and walleye. This week we’re going to hit on pike, one of the most exciting fish to catch through the ice. […]
What does Trump want with Canada. He began his rage with unfounded allegations that we were permitting huge numbers of migrants to cross south from our borders and that Canada had become a major pipeline for fentanyl to enter the United States. If we didn’t do something Trump would apply […]
DID YOU KNOW? The Office of the Fire Marshal in Ontario, advises against using fire blankets for consumer use, and that fire blankets should only be used by trained professionals. Fire blankets are increasingly marketed as an effective way to extinguish a stove top fire. However, there are no CANADIAN […]
I am literally writing this update from my bed. I started to not feel great later last week and when I was feeding cows on Thursday afternoon I was fading fast. I felt like death on Saturday and decided to head to the Dr. I do not like taking up […]
The West Rainy River District Lions Club continues with their good works. Their most recent generous donation was to improve palliative care and patient/family experiences in the district. The Lions Club reached out to Laura Wilson (Co-Chair) of the Subset Palliative Care Committee and wanted to make a donation of […]
How do we wile away the winter hours when we no longer imagine ourselves an Olympic downhill skier, leaning forward, our poles tucked into our side as we assume the most aerodynamic position available to us? Many an eminent creative mind tells us winter is a time of restoration. When […]
I once met Captain Video and, before you ask, he was nothing like Captain America, Batman or even Darth Vader. Beneath Roger Neilson’s nom-de-plume was a real man, in more ways than one, a man who should (and will) never be forgotten. He was a hockey coach. He was called […]
Across Sunset Country, walleyes are the king. More anglers visit us during the open water season to catch walleyes than any other species and throughout the winter months, while crappies, trout and pike receive some attention, way more effort is put into chasing walleyes. They are plentiful across the region, […]
We made it…. The long month of January is nearly over. I think we are hoping that the extremely cold weather is over as well. Now, we need to work on getting rid of the wind and winter will be perfect. It is great to see the sun and it […]
We are going to the polls on February 27 to elect a provincial government. Why, might someone ask? Additionally, why is the election set for a Thursday? The last question is easier to answer. The legislation states that the provincial elections shall be held on the fifth Thursday after the […]
